About

Dr. Mahsa Mahdavisharif is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she is also affiliated with the Physical Internet Lab (PI Lab). Her research is centered on risk and disruption evaluation within supply chains, with a focus on enhancing the resilience and adaptability of complex systems. Combining her expertise in machine learning, process optimization, and decision support systems, Dr. Mahdavisharif develops innovative strategies to manage and mitigate disruptions in supply chains.

Throughout her academic and professional career, Dr. Mahdavisharif has made significant contributions to the fields of supply chain management and industrial engineering. Her work has been applied across various industries, including manufacturing, food, and healthcare, where she has driven improvements in operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. She has a strong foundation in Lean principles and has successfully integrated digital technologies to optimize supply chain processes, aligning them with Industry 4.0 advancements.

In her previous research, Dr. Mahdavisharif extensively utilized game theory to address complex challenges in industrial engineering. While her current focus is more on risk and disruption management, the insights gained from her game theory work continue to inform her approach to solving contemporary supply chain issues.

Dr. Mahdavisharif is also passionate about mentoring students and collaborating with industry partners to translate research into practical applications. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Management, Production, and Design from Politecnico di Torino, an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering specializing in System Optimization from Shiraz University of Technology, and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Bu-Ali Sina University.